throw

• Die Handlung, einen Gegenstand mit einer schnellen Bewegung des Arms durch die Luft zu schleudern; auch ein einzelner solcher Wurf.

A noun referring to the act of propelling an object through the air with a sudden movement of the arm and hand.

1. Act of throwingA2formal

   The action of propelling something through the air with force from the hand.

   Wurf

   • He has a strong throw in baseball.
   • Her throw reached the other side of the field.
   • The javelin throw is an Olympic event.

   Synonymecastflingheavehurllaunchlobpitchslingtoss

2. B1informal

   A light blanket or covering, often used on furniture or beds.

   Überwurf

   • She draped a throw over the sofa.
   • The colorful throw kept her warm.
   • He bought a knitted throw for the armchair.

   Synonymeafghanbedspreadblanketcoverletspread

3. Sudden attempt to deceiveB2informal

   An unexpected or sneaky action to trick someone, especially in sports.

   Täuschungsmanöver

   • The wrestler used a clever throw to win the match.
   • It was a fake throw to confuse the defense.
   • The quarterback's throw fooled the entire team.

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit einer schnellen Bewegung der Hand durch die Luft zu schleudern oder zu werfen; auch im Sinne von etwas irgendwohin gelangen lassen oder aufgeben.

A verb used to indicate the act of propelling something through the air with a sudden movement of the arm.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Propel through the airA1formal

   To propel something through the air with a sudden movement of the arm.

   Werfen

   • She threw the ball to her dog.
   • He threw the paper into the trash can.
   • They threw confetti at the celebration.

   Synonymecastchuckflingheavehurllaunchlobpitchslingtoss

2. Move suddenly or forcefullyB1informal

   To move oneself or part of the body suddenly and forcefully.

   Sich plötzlich werfen

   • He threw himself onto the bed.
   • She threw her arms around him in a hug.
   • The horse threw its rider during the race.

   Synonymecastflinghurljerkthrusttoss

3. B2informal

   To organize or host an event or party.

   Veranstalten

   • They're throwing a party this weekend.
   • She threw a surprise birthday party for her friend.
   • We threw a barbecue in the backyard.

   Synonymearrangegiveholdhostorganizeput onstage

   Antonymecall offcancel

4. Confuse or disconcertB2informal

   To cause someone to feel confused or surprised.

   Verwirren

   • The question threw him completely.
   • That plot twist really threw me.
   • The sudden change threw everyone off balance.

   Synonymebewilderconfoundconfusedisconcertdisturbdumbfoundfazeflusternonplusperplexput offrattleshakeunsettleupset

   Antonymecomfortreassuresettle

Phrasal-Variantenthrow awaythrow inthrow offthrow outthrow up